KNWA-TV and KFTA-TV, the NBC and FOX affiliates in Northwest Arkansas, are looking for an experienced journalist to serve as Morning Co- Anchor of our morning newscasts! We need a hands-on anchor who is ready to lead by example. You must be a team player and community-minded. Our anchor s are working journalists. The successful candidate should be prepared to take an active role in newsgathering every day, across all screens and platforms. This anchor must maintain an on-air persona that is friendly, energetic and authoritative, exhibit urgency every day, particularly during breaking news, and have a high-level of engagement on all social media platforms. Leadership is a must! As the Morning Co- Anchor , you’ll be expected to lead by example and work with managers to coach and motivate other staff. You will volunteer in the community. Applicants should have at least two years of professional on-air anchor ing experience and two years of professional reporting experience. Producing experience is preferred. Overall, we’re looking for an experienced, hard-working journalist with a positive attitude and a team-oriented, leadership nature who can connect with viewers and motivate them as they wake up each day, and drive higher levels of social engagement and web traffic. If interested, apply online or email resume and reel to News Director Josh Harvison at jharvison@knwa.com. Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing and vibrant community filled with rolling hills, rivers, lakes and Fortune 500 company headquarters. Many high-end business industries call NWA home, and they bring in some of the best talent in their fields. Cost of living is low, and quality of life is high. Add in our world-class museums, performing arts centers, major sporting venues, amazing concerts, fantastic foodie destinations and tons of community-centric events, and Northwest Arkansas can’t be beat! Our newsroom is forward-thinking and built on a strong emphasis of positive reinforcement, feedback, growth and development of talent, and a desire to win. We are consistently winning awards from our local audiences for our commitment to our community and our service-centered sense of duty. Whether you’re looking for a place to settle in or a place to equip yourself and launch into that “big step” – we have a proven track record of providing both outcomes. *Must include a link to online reel when applying in order to be considered. Job Duties + Present news stories and other content for all platforms. + Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. + Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily. + Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas. + Build a network of sources who supply information that allows the Station to stay ahead of its competitors. + Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner. + Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms + Communicate clearly and respectfully with management and team members. + Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content. + Coach and mentor young talent. + Act as a field reporter as assigned. + Conduct interviews with news personnel and others. + Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required. + Participate in promotional activities including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities. + Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. + Edit video clips as assigned. + Write content for the website and other digital platforms. + May produce newscasts. + Interact with viewers/users on social media sites. + Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation with all station personnel. Requirements & Skills: + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. + Fluency in English. + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required. + Minimum two years experience in news anchor ing and two years of on-camera news reporting. + Superior on-air presence. + Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues. + Experience guiding, directing and motivating others. + Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills. + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution. + Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. + Flexibility to work any shift. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.